China says it is granting new, streamlined rare earth export licencesResponding to a question about reports that Beijing had issued some of the licenses for European firms, a ministry spokesperson said applic...
19 Dec, 2025, 08.22 AM IST
Ford suppliers receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licensesChina has issued new export licenses for rare-earth magnets to suppliers of US automaker Ford Motor. This move aims to boost shipments and ...
11 Dec, 2025, 06.20 AM IST
China says working on streamlining rare earth export licensesChina is making it easier to export rare earths. This follows a meeting between leaders Trump and Xi. The government is adapting its licens...
04 Dec, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licenses, source saysChina has issued its first batch of new rare earth export licenses, a move expected to accelerate shipments to select customers. This strea...
02 Dec, 2025, 01.50 PM IST
Applied Materials to lay off 4% of workforce to simplify operationsThe company, one of the largest U.S. makers of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will take a charge of $160 million to $180 million fo...
24 Oct, 2025, 09.47 AM IST
India's drug regulator eyes lighter oversight, more AI to boost efficiencyIndia's drug regulator is set to streamline processes by establishing fixed approval timelines and exploring the use of artificial intellig...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
India's drug regulator to streamline export process to reduce workloadIndia's drug regulator plans reforms to ease export clearances and simplify manufacturing licenses to reduce workforce strain. With only 2,...
27 Feb, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
Budget 2025: Pharma industry lays out a plan to curb Chinese dependenceIndia's pharmaceutical industry holds immense promise, but experts and stakeholders assert that to unlock its full potential, the Budget 20...
20 Jan, 2025, 09.56 AM IST
Govt proposes new explosives law, repeal old act of 1884In a note for public consultation, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sought to increase fines for vio...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
RBI issues regulations to govern payment aggregators in cross-border transactionsThe RBI's regulations aim to bring all entities involved in facilitating cross-border payment transactions for the import and export of goo...
31 Oct, 2023, 08.19 PM IST
India, South Africa may amend WTO proposal on temporary waiver for vaccine IP rightsThe proposal seeks to avoid barriers to the timely access to affordable medical products including vaccines and medicines or to scaling-up ...
27 Apr, 2021, 08.06 AM IST
15 steps government has taken to attract investment from domestic private sector in defenceAccording to a Ministry of Defence release, since the opening of private sector participation in defence sector, a total of 287 industrial ...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.39 PM IST
DIPP working on revamping manufacturing, industrial policy: Nirmala SitharamanIndia aims at increasing the contribution of manufacturing sector in the GDP to 25 per cent by 2020, from the current level of about 16 per...
29 Jun, 2017, 08.42 PM IST
- India, Pakistan sign agreements in customs matters, trade grievances
These pacts are aimed at removing irritants that have prevented trade between the two nations from realising its potential.
21 Sep, 2012, 05.11 PM IST
- Pariahs no more? Isro, DRDO to be off entities list
"Increased commerce between the US and India can be and will be a win-win proposition for both nations," US president Barack Obama told top...
07 Nov, 2010, 01.45 PM IST
- US may overhaul export controls to boost sales to India, China
Exploring avenues to boost its stagnant exports, the US is apparently mulling a complete overhaul of its export control policies this year,...
22 May, 2010, 12.45 PM IST
- Oxfam tells India to move cautiously on Trips
Global relief and development agency Oxfam on Tuesday told Union commerce and industry minister Kamal Nath not to concede more proprietary ...
01 Dec, 2004, 03.10 AM IST